Jonathan Metz Conerly, 37 passed away on Thursday November 23, 2023.   Jonathan was born in 1986 in Jackson, MS.   He grew up in Ridgeland, MS and attended Ridgeland High School graduating in 2005.   Jonathan continued his education at the University of Southern Mississippi where he studied computer science receiving a Bachelors of Science in Information Technology in 2009.   He worked at Broom Computers through his time at USM and immediately after.  In 2010, Jonathan returned to Ridgeland and began his career at BeyondTrust (formerly Bomgar) where he worked as Senior Security Engineer.   Jonathan was an avid Formula 1 racing fan and in his freetime enjoyed building and programming microcontrollers and digital devices.  He enjoyed spending time on his land and kayaking.  As the family’s IT support, he enjoyed helping others with their computer needs. Jonathan was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents George and Ann Metz and his paternal grandparents Bob and Beth Conerly. He is survived by his parents Bob and Waiya Conerly of Ridgeland, MS, his sister Sarah Conerly Sham (Devin) and nephews Ethan and Ellis Sham of Madison, MS, and his beloved cat of fourteen years, Cortana.  Jonathan has Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and extended family members who love him and will continue to miss him.   Visitation will be Friday December 1, 2023, from 2:00pm until 3:00pm at Natchez Trace Funeral Home in Madison, MS with the memorial service in the funeral home chapel at 3:00pm.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Webster Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 40 Madison MS 39130.